The protest group Youth Demand is launching a significant civil disobedience campaign in London, aiming to disrupt the city for a month. Their activity follows a series of prior protests where six activists were arrested at a Quaker venue for conspiracy to cause a public nuisance. Youth Demand is focused on demanding the government cease trade with Israel and seek reparations from the wealthy elite responsible for fossil fuel consequences. Their actions have generated considerable controversy, including criticism from the Quakers, who view the intrusion of police into their worship space as an unprecedented violation.
"Youth Demand has vowed to shut down London with civil disobedience, marking its most ambitious month-long protest campaign amid a backdrop of increasing arrests and controversy."
"The group's demands include halting all trade with Israel and seeking reparations from the fossil fuel industry, emphasizing their stance against injustice linked to climate change."
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